Industrial Maintenance Technician — Equipment Expert

J.M. Huber Corporation; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for health

HSA options

401k with company match

Annual bonus

Profit sharing

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation, a Kaolin clay processing facility in Aiken, SC, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing production equipment, performing preventive maintenance, reading manuals and schematics, and maintaining records to support inventory control and safety compliance. Entry rate starts at $26.07–$33.46 per hour with skill-based increases; company offers benefits, retirement plans, and annual bonus possibilities.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment.
• Proficiency with CMMS and standard computer applications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to complete assignments from planning through execution with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency, corrective, and preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility assets.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues and implement effective repairs.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and work orders.
• Diagnose equipment failures, replace or repair components, test equipment functionality, and make operational adjustments as necessary.
• Identify and report equipment deficiencies, unsafe conditions, and unusual operating situations to management.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and document parts usage to support inventory control and replenishment activities.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to manage work orders and maintenance activities.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Conduct workplace inspections and promptly address or report safety hazards. Ensure machine guarding and safety devices are properly installed following maintenance activities.
• Follow all applicable QMS, ISO, safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to maintenance team members as needed.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations applicable to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

CMMS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

J.M. Huber Corporation, a Kaolin clay processing facility in Aiken, SC, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing production equipment, performing preventive maintenance, reading manuals and schematics, and maintaining records to support inventory control and safety compliance. Entry rate starts at $26.07–$33.46 per hour with skill-based increases; company offers benefits, retirement plans, and annual bonus possibilities.